general clinic

Swollen legs are usually caused by fluid buildup and in this case are more common at the end of the day or arise with aging due to poor circulation. See the main symptoms in: Symptoms of poor circulation in the legs. However, swollen legs can also be triggered by inflammation due to strokes or diseases, but in these cases usually the swelling is accompanied by severe pain and difficulty to move the leg, for example

Kidney stone surgery is used only when kidney stones are more than 6 mm or when taking medicines is not enough to eliminate them in the urine. Usually, surgery for kidney stone surgery lasts up to 3 days, and is more time consuming for stones over 2 cm, when it is necessary to make a cut to reach the kidney, and it can take up to 1 week for the patient to return to the kidney

Global postural reeducation (RPG) consists of exercises and postures used within physical therapy to combat spinal changes such as scoliosis, hunchback and hyperlordosis, as well as other health problems such as headache, knee, hip, and even changes such as annoying foot, for example. In this treatment, the physiotherapist analyzes the person's entire posture and indicates the exercises that he or she needs to perform to strengthen the weaker muscles and lengthen the muscles, tendons and ligaments necessary to realign the entire body

The lymph nodes are small glands belonging to the lymphatic system, which are scattered throughout the body and are responsible for filtering the lymph, collecting viruses, bacteria and other organisms that can cause disease. Once in the lymph nodes, these microorganisms are eliminated by the lymphocytes, which are important defense cells of the organism

This is a great test for a quick assessment of how memorable you are. The test consists of looking at an image for a few seconds and then having to answer the questions that appear. This model is the most used in psychometric tests, carried out by psychologists, but here we have a good example, which you can do at home, at school or at work

To prevent the piercing from becoming infected, one must place the piercing in a legalized and properly cleaned shop, as well as take the tetanus and hepatitis vaccines, because there is less risk of catching serious diseases such as hepatitis or AIDS, for example. After doing the piercing, it is normal for the site to become sore, swollen and reddish for the first few days

Iodine is an essential mineral for the body, since it performs functions of: Prevent thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism, goiter and cancer; Prevent infertility in women as it maintains adequate production of thyroid hormones; Prevent cancer of the prostate, breast, uterus and ovaries; Prevent increased blood pressure in pregnant women; Prevent mental deficiencies in the fetus; Prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart problems and heart attack; Combat infections caused by fungi and bacteria

A seizure is a disorder in which involuntary contraction of the muscles of the body or part of it occurs due to too much electrical activity in some areas of the brain. The seizure is cured when it is not related to a disease and in these cases can be controlled with the use of anti-convulsant drugs

To improve memory it is crucial to sleep 7 to 9 hours a day, to do memory exercises such as playing with words, and to eat foods like fish because it is rich in omega 3, an important substance to keep the brain healthy and to better words or images, for example. Other tips for improving memory can be: At the end of the day, remember the activities that were done throughout the day; Make a shopping list, but try not to use the list when going to the supermarket, trying to remember what you wrote; Keep the brain fed by eating every 3 hours to be always active and ready to memorize; Drink up to 17

Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood into the body causing immediate fainting and making the person stop breathing and have no pulse. In such cases, medical help should be called, dialing 192, and immediately initiate cardiac massage to try to replace heart function and keep the blood circulating until the ambulance arrives

Surgery for saphenous vein removal, or saphenectomy, is a treatment option for varicose veins in the legs and, because removal of this vein is necessary, is a bit more complex than other procedures, such as foam injection or radiofrequency, for For example, it is a definitive treatment for varicose veins

Phosphoethanolamine is a substance naturally produced in some tissues of the body, such as liver and muscle, and it increases in cases of cancer such as breast, prostate, leukemia and lymphoma. It has been produced in the laboratory, in a synthetic way, in order to imitate natural phosphoethanolamine, and help the immune system to identify tumor cells, causing the body to eliminate them, thus preventing the development of various types of cancer

The dog's worm is a type of parasite that can enter the human body through small wounds on the skin, causing a skin irritation known as geographic bug. Usually, this infection is most common after being barefoot on the beach or in gardens that may have animal feces. This worm lives inside the intestine of domestic animals like the dog and the cat, and their larvae are released in the feces, contaminating the soil and can stick to the skin, when someone steps in these places, for example

Cranial trauma is a head injury that can affect only the skull in the case of fractures or cause serious damage to the brain, such as a bruise or blood clot, which is called head trauma . Usually, the skull protects the brain from moderate external strokes, such as giving a butt, but cases of severe trauma, such as falling from high altitude or car accidents, can cause brain damage that should be treated as soon as possible

Leg cramps occur due to a quick and painful contraction of a muscle in the leg, being more common in the calf or belly of the leg. In most cases, cramps are not serious, being caused due to lack of water in the muscle or due to the practice of intense physical exercise, not requiring medical treatment and can be avoided with some home care

Surgical risk is a form of evaluation of the clinical condition and health conditions of the person who will undergo surgery, so that risks of complications are identified throughout the period before, during and after surgery. It is calculated through the clinical evaluation of the doctor and the request for some tests, but to facilitate, there are also some protocols that better guide the medical reasoning, such as ASA, Lee and ACP, for example

Naegleria fowleri is a parasite that lives in warm waters, which can enter the body through the nose. What often happens is that water is forced into the nose and the parasite finds its way into the brain and destroys brain tissue, causing symptoms such as loss of appetite, headache, vomiting, fever and hallucinations

Spending too many hours using the cell phone to slide through the Facebook news feed, Instagram, or chatting on Messenger or WhatsApp can cause health problems like neck pain, eyes, hunchback, and even tendonitis on the thumb. This can happen because when the person stays a long time in the same position the muscles get weaker and the movements repeated throughout the day, every day, wear out the ligaments, fascias and tendons leading to inflammations and pains

To remove the scar from the skin, increasing its flexibility can be done massage or resort to cosmetic treatments with the use of appliances. Small scars caused by chickenpox, a cut in the skin or a minor surgery are easier to solve, but it is also possible to improve the appearance of larger or older scars

The main diseases caused by the snail are schistosomiasis or simply watery belly, eosinophilic meningitis and strongyloidiasis. Snails are small mollusks easily found in plantations, gardens and even in cities because they do not have predators, reproduce quickly and feed on plants, and can eat even the paints of houses